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UCOTD: 2004 Volkswagen Passat GLS Wagon

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Today we bring you some wagon goodness -- a 2004 Volkswagen Passat GLS wagon. You can see this Georgia-based car here. This one is 100 percent stock, according to the seller, with 63,900 miles on the odometer. It's been garage kept and there is no rust and only minor dings. As well as some curb rash on the wheels.

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Rivian hires former Porsche exec Kjell Gruner as gross sales eminent

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In 2004, he left Porsche for Daimler, the place he rose to director of technique for Mercedes-Benz Vehicles prior to turning back Porsche in 2010. Gruner stated in a observation that he’ll speed Rivian into unutilized markets. “I look forward to chart paths into new markets, build new partnerships and customer experiences.”

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DOE reports show major potential for wave and tidal energy production near US coasts

Green Car Congress

Overall, as compared with the preliminary wave energy resource made by EPRI in 2004, this represents a 26% increase in the available resource estimate. This database contributed to the “Assessment of Energy Production Potential from Tidal Streams in the United States” report, prepared by Georgia Tech.

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FAA Awards Contracts for $125M to 5 Companies to Accelerate More Environmentally Friendly Aviation Technology; Renewable Fuels, Engines, Wings and Flight Management

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The FAA will conduct independent assessments of CLEEN technologies using a modeling tool developed at Georgia Institute of Technology for the FAA. Drop-in alternative fuels will require no significant modifications to aircraft and engines and with a goal of performing more efficiently, and cleaner than current fossil-based fuels.

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